Conservation officers rescue capsized Ohio kayakers in southern Lake Huron

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June 4, 2026
Contact: Acting 1st Lt. Robert Hobkirk, 989-225-8361

Two Ohio vacationers were rescued from Lake Huron after their kayaks capsized approximately 1 mile offshore of southern Sanilac County and northern St. Clair County Thursday around 10:30 a.m.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers Chris Kravitsky and Mark Siemen were patrolling about a mile offshore when they observed an overturned kayak. Further out, they saw two people clinging to one kayak.

The water was 25 feet deep and 43 degrees Fahrenheit.

The husband, 32 and wife, 36, visitors from Westerville, Ohio, had been kayaking while staying at a lakeside vacation home. Neither was wearing a life jacket.

According to the couple, increasing offshore winds began pushing them farther from shore, causing them to panic. The wife’s kayak overturned first, and when her husband attempted to assist, both kayaks capsized, leaving them stranded.

The husband was suffering from cold exposure and was highly distressed. The wife had sustained a significant cut to her foot and, due to a recent surgery on her right arm, required special care removing her from the water. Officers provided first aid for the wife’s foot while on the patrol boat before returning to shore. The couple refused additional medical treatment.

The officers were able to drain and secure the kayaks on their patrol boat.

The couple estimated they had been in the water for approximately an hour, though rescuers believe the actual time was closer to 20 to 30 minutes. Read more

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Wish there was a fish cleaning station on Lake St. Clair? You can help make it happen!

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Lake St. Clair at sunset from a boat.

The Lake St. Clair Fish Cleaning Foundation is raising funds for the construction and maintenance of a new public fish cleaning station at the Clinton River Cutoff DNR Boating Access Site in Harrison Township. Once the fish cleaning station is complete, it will be donated to the DNR.

The project was recently accepted into a matching grant program to help raise the $90,000 still needed — between now and July 31, donations to the project will be matched!

If you’d like to support the project or learn more, visit patronicity.com/fish. Read more

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Ruger Safety Bulletin: LCP MAX Manual Safety Models

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Ruger has discovered that in some LCP MAX Manual Safety models, the recess that retains the safety lever detent spring may not be machined properly. When this condition is present, the safety lever detent spring can become dislodged under the recoil of firing. If this happens, the manual safety lever will have no resistance and will not remain in the “safe” position. If present, the condition typically will emerge after firing 50-100 rounds through the pistol and the condition will be readily apparent when attempting normal operation.

Note that if this condition occurs, the other safety mechanisms in your pistol, including the trigger safety, are not affected and will still function properly.

Ruger is committed to safety and is warning consumers of the potential for this condition to occur. If you experience the condition described above, please stop using your pistol immediately and arrange for its retrofit by providing your serial number and contact information using the form at Ruger.com/LCPMAXRetrofit.

What Pistols Are Potentially Affected? Read more

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Hornady Presents More Than $55,000 to Nebraska Cattlemen

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Grand Island, Nebr. — Hornady proudly presented a donation of $55,030.56 to the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Disaster Relief Fund in support of ranchers impacted by the devastating wildfires that swept across Nebraska ranchland earlier this year.

The donation was presented at Hornady headquarters in Grand Island on Monday, June 1st. It was accepted by Laura Field, Executive Vice President of Nebraska Cattlemen, and Taralee Hudson, Director of Producer Relations for Nebraska Cattlemen.

Funds were raised through the “Nebraska Strong” wildfire relief t-shirt campaign, a generous contribution from Hornady Gear, and a dollar-for-dollar matching donation from Steve Hornady and Jason Hornady. Read more

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Rare Lake Sturgeon Made 681-Mile Swim

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Blake Logan, a fisheries biologist with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Missouri River Program, holds a rare lake sturgeon after it was captured from the Missouri River at Gavins Point Dam. (Nebraska Game and Parks Commission)

Fisheries biologists for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission were collecting paddlefish for a study this spring when a large and rare fish for Nebraska showed up in the net.

A 70-pound lake sturgeon was pulled from the Missouri River at Gavins Point Dam on April 14.

Blake Logan and his fellow Missouri River Program biologists pulled in the net with the fish, which is listed as threatened in Nebraska. They photographed it, weighed it, and measured it at 59.6 inches in length. Read more

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FPC Sues Los Angeles, Inglewood Over Unconstitutional Handgun Rationing Laws

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Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed a new federal lawsuit, Lopez v. Los Angeles, challenging local laws in the California cities of Los Angeles and Inglewood that prohibit any person from purchasing more than one handgun in any 30-day period.

The plaintiffs challenging the local laws include FPC, an FPC member, and the California Gun Rights Foundation. The plaintiffs are represented by Chad Flores of Flores Law PLLC and David Bartels of Lawrence Bartels LLP. FPC thanks C.D. Michel, Joshua Robert Dale, and the California Rifle & Pistol Association for their assistance and support.

The complaint was filed on June 3, 2026.

The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

The cities continue to enforce local handgun rationing laws that are materially indistinguishable from California’s statewide law, which the Ninth Circuit held unconstitutional.

“The Ninth Circuit already held that handgun rationing laws like these are unconstitutional, but Los Angeles and Inglewood are still enforcing them anyway. FPC and our Grassroots Army filed this lawsuit to end these unconstitutional laws and force these cities to respect the Second Amendment, full stop.” — FPC President Brandon Combs Read more

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Michigan Conservation Officers Return Stranded Keweenaw Bay Boaters Safely to Shore

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A family of five from L’Anse returned safely to shore Tuesday night after their 31-foot sailboat became stuck on rocks in Keweenaw Bay.

The family was sailing on Lake Superior from the Portage Canal in Houghton County to the L’Anse Marina in Baraga County – about a 15-mile trip across Keweenaw Bay.

They became stuck about halfway into the trip and immediately called 911 for assistance. Negaunee Regional Dispatch operators contacted the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to assist.

Within 30 minutes of receiving the call, Michigan DNR Conservation Officers Brian Lasanen and Cody Smith launched their 18-foot Lund DNR patrol boat from the Baraga County Marina. The officers located the family about 6 miles onto the water, northeast of the Sand Point Lighthouse.

The family was in good condition and was transported safely back to the Baraga County Marina. Aside from being stuck, the boat also was in good condition and did not pose any environmental risks. A salvage company will assist in removing the vessel.

The DNR was assisted by members of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Boating safety

With the summer boating season officially here, the DNR reminds all boaters to keep boating safety in mind. Read more

Fishing

Silencer Central: $150 Rebate on Dead Air and BANISH Suppressors

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Silencer Central, America’s most trusted suppressor retailer, is offering an amazing rebate on select Dead Air and BANISH Suppressors. From now through July 6, 2026, if you buy any BANISH Suppressor priced $699 and up, or any centerfire Dead Air suppressor, you are eligible for $150 rebate when your new suppressor ships to you.

“Summer is nearly here, people are getting outside and enjoying warmer days at the range. We really wanted to make sure that this year more people are shooting suppressed,” said Brandon Maddox, Silencer Central Founder and CEO. “We partnered with Dead Air and BANISH Suppressors to promote their most popular suppressors and offer some additional value to our customers. We want more people to enjoy shooting and protect their hearing, and we know that once you start shooting suppressed, you won’t want to go back. This rebate provides $150 towards those future purchases and growing collections.”

Here’s how it works. When you buy a qualifying Dead Air suppressor, you will receive a code for $150 off your next Dead Air suppressor. Similarly, when you buy a qualifying BANISH suppressor, you’ll receive a code for $150 toward your next BANISH suppressor purchase. Rebate codes will be delivered via email to qualified customers as soon as their suppressors ship. Don’t need a second suppressor right away? The codes can also be used on Silencer Central for accessory orders totaling more than $150.

The Silencer Central $150 Rebate Offer is valid June 1, 2026, through July 6, 2026. Rebate codes must be used before November 30, 2026, and cannot be combined with other promotions. For more information, go to https://www.silencercentral.com/deals/. Read more

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Camfour Announces Expanded Availability of the SCT-365

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Popular Concealed Carry Platform Now Shipping to Capacity-Restricted States

WESTFIELD, MA — Camfour, Inc., one of the nation’s leading distributors of firearms, suppressors, and ammunition, today announced the expansion of the SCT-365 into additional capacity-restricted markets. Previously available exclusively in California, the highly desirable concealed-carry platform is now available to consumers in most capacity-restricted states.

In response to strong consumer demand, Shark Coast Tactical has been increasing production of the SCT-365. This expansion allows customers in 10-round restricted states to purchase the upgraded firearm, which is built on the proven Sig Sauer® P365® platform and features the premium enhancements that have made the SCT-365 a popular choice among California concealed-carry enthusiasts over the last few months.

Engineered to elevate one of today’s most popular concealed carry platforms, the SCT-365 combines a precision-machined aluminum X65 grip with an optic-ready slide to deliver improved balance, refined ergonomics, and enhanced handling, while maintaining the reliability and performance users expect from the P365 platform.

The SCT-365 includes purpose-built features such as XRAY3® tritium sights for rapid target acquisition, an ambidextrous manual safety, and a loaded chamber indicator for immediate visual and tactile status confirmation. The pistol ships with two, 10-round magazines. Read more

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NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks for May 2026

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The May 2026 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,105,758 is an increase of 3.2 percent compared to the May 2025 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,071,685. For comparison, the unadjusted May 2026 FBI NICS figure of 1,780,230 reflects a 10.9 percent decrease from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 1,998,440 in May 2025.

New for 2026 – Monthly NFA checks (Form 1 and 4) to provide improved market insights:

Top-5 States for NFA Checks in May:
Texas 21,377
Virginia 12,550
Florida 10,418
Georgia 6,352
North Carolina 5,921
  • The May 2026 NFA figure of 146,551 is an increase of 100.4 percent compared to the May 2025 figure of 73,138. Read more
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